Carotid IMT (Intima-Media Thickness) is a non-invasive imaging test that measures the thickness of the innermost two layers of the carotid artery wall, which supplies blood to the brain. It is a screening tool used to assess a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke.
Carotid IMT provides valuable information about a person’s vascular health, which can lead to the following benefits:
In summary, Carotid IMT is a non-invasive, painless test that provides valuable information about a person’s vascular health. The test can detect early signs of atherosclerosis, personalize risk assessments, monitor disease progression, and motivate healthy lifestyle changes.
Dr. Tarin Forbes, Dr. Elim Fitzgerald and the entire team at Forbes Longevity Center believe that the best doctors are not only teachers and mentors, but are also leaders that are willing to walk the walk to health and not just advise others to do so. Everything we do is geared towards inspiring patients to live a vibrant life and restoring health using a very personalized medical approach.
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